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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,169.23, 1,046,693.88 and 516,806.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,169.23, 1,046,693.88 and 516,806.37 is: 713,479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,169.23 : 1,046,693.88 = 516,806.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,169.23/1,046,693.88 = 516,806.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,169.23x = 1,046,693.88 × 516,806.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,169.23x = 540,938,064,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,938,064,624.02/758,169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,479.32

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